Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken with Brie
Experience the delightful harmony of flavors in Cranberry & Spinach Stuffed Chicken with Brie. This elegant dish features tender chicken breasts filled with sautéed spinach, creamy Brie cheese, and sweet cranberries, making it a perfect centerpiece for both special occasions and cozy weeknight dinners. With its vibrant colors and rich taste, this recipe is sure to impress your family and friends. Easy to prepare and versatile enough to suit any gathering, this stuffed chicken will quickly become a favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 4 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Garlic powder
- Onion powder
- Dried thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut pockets into each chicken breast.
- Season the chicken inside and out with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and thyme.
- Sauté spinach in olive oil until wilted; let cool.
- Mix sautéed spinach with cranberries.
- Stuff each chicken breast with the spinach-cranberry mixture and Brie slices.
- Secure with toothpicks.
- Sear in an oven-safe skillet for 3 minutes on each side until golden.
- Add chicken broth around the chicken in the skillet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed chicken breast (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg